Wines made from Feteasca neagra grapes of Etulia
Discover the best wines made with Feteasca neagra as a single variety or as a blend of Etulia.
More informations about the variety Feteasca neagra
A very old variety native to Romania, found much more in Romanian Moldavia and Wallachia, almost unknown in France, but registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A2. According to Viala and Vermorel, it is the black form of feteasca alba. It should not be confused with feteasca regala.
More informations about the region of Etulia
L'IGP Codru est une appellation viticole qui couvre approximativement le tiers Central de la République de Moldavie, s'étendant de la frontière avec la Roumanie à celle avec l'Ukraine de l'autre côté du pays. La région est surtout associée à des vins blancs et mousseux de grande qualité. Les raisins blancs représentent environ 63 % des plantations. Les principales variétés blanches sont (dans l'ordre des surfaces plantées) le Chardonnay, le Riesling, le Sauvignon Blanc, l'Aligoté, le Muscat Ottonel, le Rkatsiteli et le Feteasca Alba.
What are the typical flavors of the Feteasca neagra grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
News about the grape variety Feteasca neagra
Ardbeg single malt reaches record-breaking price
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Hitting the right note
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